Naval, Province of Biliran
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 6543 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Area (2013) | 108.24 km2 (41.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 58,187 |
| Density (2020) | 538 / km2 (1,392 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 34' North, 124° 24' East (11.5629, 124.3972) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (27.0 feet) |
Naval is a coastal municipality in the island province of Biliran. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 108.24 square kilometers or 41.79 square miles which constitutes 20.19% of Biliran's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 58,187. This represented 32.45% of the total population of Biliran province, or 1.28% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 538 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,392 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Naval has 26 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agpangi | 4.90% | 2,851 | 2,536 | 12.42% | 2.50% |
| Anislagan | 1.29% | 748 | 681 | 9.84% | 1.99% |
| Atipolo | 6.54% | 3,803 | 3,709 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Borac | 1.39% | 806 | 787 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| Cabungaan | 0.77% | 448 | 398 | 12.56% | 2.52% |
| Calumpang | 12.14% | 7,063 | 6,398 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Capiñahan | 4.82% | 2,804 | 2,411 | 16.30% | 3.23% |
| Caraycaray | 7.68% | 4,467 | 4,177 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| Catmon | 2.90% | 1,688 | 1,625 | 3.88% | 0.80% |
| Haguikhikan | 3.52% | 2,047 | 1,788 | 14.49% | 2.89% |
| Imelda | 1.81% | 1,053 | 1,099 | -4.19% | -0.90% |
| Larrazabal | 8.86% | 5,153 | 4,009 | 28.54% | 5.43% |
| Libertad | 1.51% | 878 | 864 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Libtong | 2.19% | 1,273 | 1,209 | 5.29% | 1.09% |
| Lico | 1.79% | 1,039 | 1,038 | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Lucsoon | 3.46% | 2,016 | 1,845 | 9.27% | 1.88% |
| Mabini | 1.60% | 932 | 932 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Padre Inocentes Garcia | 8.02% | 4,666 | 5,397 | -13.54% | -3.02% |
| Padre Sergio Eamiguel | 3.02% | 1,757 | 1,528 | 14.99% | 2.98% |
| Sabang | 0.69% | 401 | 423 | -5.20% | -1.12% |
| San Pablo | 3.11% | 1,809 | 1,787 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Santissimo Rosario Poblacion | 3.50% | 2,034 | 2,379 | -14.50% | -3.24% |
| Santo Niño | 5.20% | 3,023 | 2,960 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Talustusan | 4.05% | 2,355 | 1,932 | 21.89% | 4.26% |
| Villa Caneja | 1.75% | 1,016 | 961 | 5.72% | 1.18% |
| Villa Consuelo | 3.54% | 2,057 | 1,819 | 13.08% | 2.62% |
| Naval Total | 58,187 | 54,692 | 6.39% | 1.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Naval for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱125,738,007.86.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68,710,508.04 | – |
| 2010 | 82,177,710.51 | 19.60% |
| 2011 | 79,019,389.63 | -3.84% |
| 2012 | 78,372,271.44 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 86,876,196.12 | 10.85% |
| 2014 | 99,291,865.11 | 14.29% |
| 2015 | 109,446,247.58 | 10.23% |
| 2016 | 125,738,007.86 | 14.89% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Naval in the 2015 Census was 53,961 broken down into 12,024 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,777 | 5,914 | 5.04 | |
| 32,902 | 6,866 | 4.79 | |
| 37,898 | 7,990 | 4.74 | |
| 44,091 | 9,575 | 4.60 | |
| 48,551 | 10,371 | 4.68 | |
| 53,961 | 12,024 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Naval is 15 to 19, with 6,259 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 491 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,263 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,219 | 9.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,237 | 11.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,090 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,259 | 11.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,838 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,787 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,293 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,113 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,800 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,735 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,488 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,948 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,605 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,115 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 819 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 592 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 491 | 0.90% |
| Total | 54,692 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Naval grew from 4,617 in 1903 to 58,187 in 2020, an increase of 53,570 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.31%, or an increase of 3,495 people, from the previous population of 54,692 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,617 | – | |
| 7,047 | 2.71% | |
| 11,696 | 2.57% | |
| 12,506 | 0.69% | |
| 15,124 | 1.69% | |
| 20,286 | 2.91% | |
| 22,269 | 1.89% | |
| 26,499 | 3.54% | |
| 29,811 | 1.18% | |
| 32,954 | 1.90% | |
| 37,974 | 3.09% | |
| 44,288 | 2.14% | |
| 48,799 | 3.59% | |
| 54,692 | 2.19% | |
| 58,187 | 1.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Naval for the year 2019 was 34,028, broken down into 16,527 males and 17,501 females.
Location
The municipal center of Naval is situated at approximately 11° 34' North, 124° 24' East, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 27.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Naval are Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, Tacloban, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Almeria, Biliran, Calubian, Leyte, Kawayan, Biliran, Biliran, Biliran, San Isidro, Leyte, and Culaba, Biliran. Its distance from the national capital is 499.51 kilometers (310.38 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Almeria, Biliran, 6.56 kilometers (4.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Calubian, Leyte, 13.37 kilometers (8.31 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Kawayan, Biliran, 13.66 kilometers (8.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Biliran, Biliran, 13.63 kilometers (8.47 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- San Isidro, Leyte, 18.10 kilometers (11.25 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Culaba, Biliran, 18.51 kilometers (11.50 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 57.94 kilometers (36.00 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 59.76 kilometers (37.13 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 65.91 kilometers (40.95 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 71.01 kilometers (44.12 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Tacloban, 75.09 kilometers (46.66 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 107.29 kilometers (66.67 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
Distance from Manila: 499.51 kilometers (310.38 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.